2023 CALENDAR

Northwest

JUN. 22–24 – Spencerville Summerfest, 116 S. Broadway St., Spencerville, Thur./Fri. 5 p.m., Sat. noon. Free. Rides, games, food, and entertainment tent. Craft and vendor show Sat. 10 a.m. at the American Legion; Route 66 Car Show Sat. 10 a.m.–3 p.m.; parade Sat. 4:30 p.m., fireworks 10 p.m. www. facebook.com/spencervillesummerfest.

Music by the Lima Area Concert Band at 9 p.m., followed by the area’s largest fireworks display at 10 p.m. See website for registration information. https://lima4th.com.

THROUGH JUL. 21 – “All Together Now”: Summer Library Program, Shelby County Libraries, in Anna, Botkins, Ft. Loramie, Jackson Center, Russia, and Sidney. Join us for a variety of themed programs, special guests, crafts, snacks, and more, plus prizes. Sign up at any of our six locations. www. shelbycountylibraries.org.

THROUGH AUG. 4 – Limaland Motorsports Park Races, 1500 Dutch Hollow Rd., Lima, 7:30–10:30 p.m. Sprints, UMP Modifieds, Thunderstocks, and more! Pit gates open at 4:30 p.m., grandstand gates at 5 p.m., warmup laps begin at 6:30 p.m. See website for updated information. www.limaland.com.

THROUGH SEP. 10 – NWORRP Museum Summer Hours, Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation Inc., 12505 Co. Rd. 99, Findlay, Sat./Sun. 1–4 p.m. $3; 12 and under, $2. Museum tours, quarter-scale train rides, model train displays, games, play area, and more. 419-423-2995, www.nworrp.org, or www.facebook.com/nworrp.

THROUGH OCT. 14 – The Great Sidney Farmers Market , Shelby County Court Square, 100 E. Court St., Sidney, Sat. 8 a.m.–noon. Fresh produce, baked goods, jams and jellies, crafts, plants, and flowers. 937 - 658 - 6945 or www.sidneyalive.org.

JUN. 17 – Family Fun Day: “Summer Kick-Off,” Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation Inc. , 12505 Co. Rd. 99, Findlay, 1 – 4 p.m. $ 5 . Enjoy games, quarter-scale train rides, bounce house, and other fun activities. 419 - 423 - 2995 , www. nworrp.org, or www.facebook.com/nworrp.

West Virginia

JUN. 23–25 – Maria Stein Country Fest, 2291 St. Johns Rd., Maria Stein. Free. Handicapped accessible. Tractor Square Dancers, tractor pulls, cruise-in car show, live music, games, horse and wagon rides, food, and more. www.facebook.com/ mscountryfest.

JUN. 24 – Lake Seneca Annual Miles of Yard Sales and Chicken Dinner, off St. Rte. 576, 1-1/4 miles north of U.S. 20, Montpelier. Chicken dinners start around 11:00 a.m. at the Arrowhead Lodge, with plenty of extras to eat and homemade bake sale items. For any questions, call 419-485-0393 or 419-485-0810

JUN. 24 – Lima Half-Mile Motorcycle Races, Allen Co. Fgds., 2750 Harding Hwy., Lima, doors open 1 p.m., racing begins 6:30 p.m. $30–$45. Fans can meet the stars of the sport, get autographs, and take photos during open pits before the racing begins. Food and beverage vendors on-site. www. limahalfmile.com.

JUL. 1–2 – The Fantastic Tiffin Flea Market, Seneca Co. Fgds., 100 Hopewell Ave., Tiffin, Sat. 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m.–3 p.m., rain or shine. Free; handicapped accessible. 250 to 400 dealers per show. Food available for purchase. 419-447-9613 or www.tiffinfleamarket.com.

JUL. 4 – Independence Day Concert, Hayes Presidential Library and Museum, Spiegel Grove, Fremont, 2–3:30 p.m. Free. Bring a chair or blanket for this patriotic concert performed on the verandah of the historic Hayes Home. Civil War reenactors will fire cannons in sync with the “1812 Overture.” Food trucks on-site. 419-332-2081 or www.rbhayes.org.

JUL. 4 – Star Spangled Spectacular Fireworks and Freedom 5K, Faurot Park, South Cole Street and Lakewood Avenue, Lima. Race begins at 9 a.m.

JUL. 5 – Down on the Farm Story Time, Proving Ground Farm, 5670 E. Twp. Rd. 138, Tiffin, 10 a.m. Stories and activities are geared for preschoolage children and focus on farming and nature in a picturesque outdoor setting. Families welcome! 419-447-7073, www.conservesenecacounty.com, or follow Seneca Conservation District on Facebook.

JUL. 7–8 – Cridersville Fireman’s Jamboree, 100 E. Main St., Cridersville, Fri. 4–10 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.–midnight. Family fun events all day long; concerts 8–11 p.m. both nights. www.facebook.com/ Cridersvillefiremansjamboree.

JUL. 7–9 – Huron River Fest, Huron Boat Basin, 330 N. Main St., Huron. Free. Live entertainment, games, rides, 5K and Fun Run, Road Show, food, and other activities. Fireworks over the river Fri. 10:15 p.m., parade Sat. 11 a.m. www.huronriverfest.com.

JUL. 8–9 – World War II Reenactment, AuGlaize Village, 12296 Krouse Rd., Defiance. There will be a camp area, open to the public, and then stations where reenactors will discuss aspects of being an Allied or Axis soldier during different points of the war. Public “battles” both days. 419-990-0107, www. auglaizevillage.com, or contact Robert Mergel at rjmergel@gmail.com.

JUL. 9 – Motorama, AuGlaize Village, 12296 Krouse Rd., Defiance, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. $5 donation suggested. Open to self-propelled, motorized, or powered “anything,” including antique cars, custom rods, fire trucks, and cycles. No registration or fee. Breakfast at 9 a.m. Concession stand open till 2 p.m. 419-9900107 or www.auglaizevillage.com.

JUL. 15 – Malinta Festival, 8931 Co. Rd. K-2, Malinta, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., rain or shine. Flea market, car show, axe throwing, chicken BBQ, live auction, kids’ area, wagon rides, and other entertainment. 419-966-9909 or www.facebook.com/Malintafest.

JUN. 17 – Wild and Wonderful Celtic Festival and Highland Games, Camp Pioneer, 38 Pioneer Circle, Kings Run Rd., Beverly, 8 a.m.–8 p.m. First annual festival! Featuring Clan Village, Highland dancers, pipe and drum bands, Highland games, live entertainment, food, beer garden, and more. 304641-8770 or www.wvcelticfestandgames.com.